UMKC celebrates promotion and tenure appointments

Thirty-four academics recognized

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The University of Missouri-Kansas City Office of the Provost - Academic Affairs will celebrate the promotion and tenure of 34 faculty and librarians at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Pierson Auditorium. The event honors and highlights each of the 2011 UMKC promotion and tenure recipients.

The promotion and tenure process involves a lengthy and rigorous review of academic performance in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Each of the academics recognized in this promotion and tenure celebration has demonstrated to their peers and to the administration that they have met high standards for sustained contributions and outstanding performance.
Those recently appointed are listed below.

Promotion and Tenure

Arif Ahmed - Public Affairs, Bloch School of Management, promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

Marco Brotto - Muscle Physiology, School of Nursing, promotion to Professor with Tenure

Anthony Caruso - Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

Victor Tan - Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences, promotion to Professor

F. Wayne Vaught - Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, promotion to Professor

Yong Wang - Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, promotion to Professor

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